trauma resources
a terrible thing happened
This is an incredible resource to support children who have experienced something traumatic. It is written in a way that it is less about the specific trauma; instead it is focused on the child's reaction. It normalizes how trauma is experienced--the stomach that hurts, the fear, the bad dreams, the anger, the loss of appetite, the child believing that the trauma is their fault, etc. It also highlights the benefit of expressing the feelings, particularly through drawing pictures/art therapy. If a child in your life has been through trauma, seeking counseling for the child may help significantly. This book introduces the concept of counseling as it features the main character, Sherman, going to see Ms. Maple. Even reading such a story lets a child know that they are not alone in their experience of trauma and may help set the stage for counseling itself, so that counseling is normalized and does not feel so intimidating.
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Elizabeth B. Burton is a licensed professional counselor and life coach with Burton Counseling, PLLC. Elizabeth lives just outside of Chattanooga, TN., and you can learn about Elizabeth here. You can learn more about working directly with Elizabeth here. Elizabeth also provides support to individuals and groups through an online course on Coping with Anxiety & Stress and through providing workshops. Elizabeth communicates about mental health and well-being through both the Narrating Hope newsletter and podcast as well as through her writing. Elizabeth would love to connect with you and welcomes you to sign up for the newsletter, listen in to the podcast, reach out about working together, and connect on social media.